PRESS RELEASE
March 31, 2017
For Immediate Release
Hamilton, Bermuda, March 31, 2017
Restricted Air Space rules set for 35th America’s Cup
As the 35th America’s Cup draws closer, Bermuda agencies and organisations are in high gear preparing the public
with important information about updated regulations and policies that will come into play to ensure safe
operating practices.
The Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority has officially gazetted the two government notices of Restricted Flying
Directions. Interested members of the public can read these in full at www.bcaa.bm.
The notices specify that flying of manned and unmanned aircraft, drones, helicopters, kites (which are equipped to
undertake any form of photography), microlights, gliders and balloons (tethered and hot-air) are not permitted in
two separate areas of Bermuda airspace, which covers all of Bermuda, between the hours of 10.30am and
10.00pm on various dates between May 22 to June 30.
The new regulations will be of interest to commercial and recreational drone operators, who should pay attention
to the No-Fly Zone regulations. Should any person or business wish to operate in the Restricted Air Space they will
require special exemption from these restrictions and they should apply early, citing their reasons. Application for
special exception does not guarantee approval and each application will be considered on its merit. The
regulations are in place primarily for safety reasons and fines apply for those who do not comply.
Approval to operate in the Restricted Air Space is granted only by the Governor of Bermuda through the office of
Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority. These requests must first be approved by America’s Cup Event Authority (ACEA).
All drone operators must therefore first apply for permission from ACEA by email:
[email protected].
A list of approved operators will be published at www.bcaa.bm
International commercial air transport, including scheduled and non-scheduled passenger aircraft, international
general aviation and emergency services such as medevac are of course permitted under these regulations.
America’s Cup 2017 kicks off in Bermuda on May 26 through to June 27. Tickets for the America’s Cup Village and
Official Spectator Boats are available at americascup.com/tickets.
ACBDA LTD
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About the ACBDA
Established in January 2015, the ACBDA is the organisation charged with delivering Bermuda’s obligations and
responsibilities as host country for the 2017 America’s Cup.
In carrying out its responsibilities, the ACBDA represents Bermuda’s interests across all parties, including defining a
positive, long-term legacy. The ACBDA also works to ensure effective communications with the broader Bermuda
community relating to the America’s Cup and the associated impacts and opportunities.
Events set to take place in Bermuda in May/June 2017 include the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup, the Louis Vuitton
America’s Cup Qualifiers, the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Challenger Playoffs, the America’s Cup Superyacht
Regatta, the America’s Cup J Class Regatta and the America’s Cup Match presented by Louis Vuitton in June 2017.
The ACBDA Board of Directors are: Peter Durhager (Chairman), John Collis, David Dodwell, Darren Johnston,
Warren Jones, Donna Pearman, Jasmin Smith, Blythe Walker and Mike Winfield (CEO).
For further information, please contact:
Keyla Grant
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
ACBDA Ltd.
Email: [email protected]
tel: +1 441 333 0798
www.acbda.bm
ACBDA LTD
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TEL 441 239 4918
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1. Unmanned Aircraft
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OCEAN
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2. Local VFR Traffic
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BERMUDA CONTROL ZONE
(Surface – 2,500ft)
3. Kites
4. Balloons
St. Georges
5. Microlight Aircraft
6. Airships
L.F. Wade
Airport
7. Gliders
DATES:
22 May – 12 June 2017
22 June – 30 June 2017
Flatts
Village
Royal Naval
Dockyard
HOURS:
10:30 – 22:00 ADT
4.4nm
ALTITUDE:
Sea level – 2,500ft AMSL
(Above Mean Sea Level)
EXEMPTED OPERATIONS:
1. Scheduled International
Commercial Air Transport
TX(R) – 002
Sea Level – 2,500ft Above Mean Sea Level
2. Non-scheduled International
Commercial Air Transport
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(including Medevac)
3. International General Aviation
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4. Emergency Aircraft
BERMUDA
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10
10
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Approval to enter Restricted Area
(e.g. Helimotion, Blue Sky Flights)
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RESTRICTED AREA
30
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APPLICABLE TO:
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TX(R) – 003
Sea Level – 2,500ft Above Mean Sea Level
2. Local VFR Traffic
(including Helicopter Operations)
3. Kites
4. Balloons
ATLANTIC
OCEAN
BERMUDA CONTROL ZONE
(Surface – 2,500ft)
5. Microlight Aircraft
6. Airships
7. Gliders
DATES:
St. Georges
13 June – 21 June 2017
HOURS:
10:30 – 22:00 ADT
L.F. Wade
Airport
ALTITUDE:
Sea level – 2,500ft AMSL
(Above Mean Sea Level)
Flatts
Village
Royal Naval
Dockyard
EXEMPTED OPERATIONS:
1. Scheduled International
Commercial Air Transport
4.4nm
2. Non-scheduled International
Commercial Air Transport
(including Medevac)
3. International General Aviation
BERMUDA
4. Emergency Aircraft
5. Operations Holding BCAA
Approval to enter Restricted Area
(e.g. Helimotion, Blue Sky Flights)
4
2
0
4
Nautical Miles